Sunset hikes near Shelburne, ma

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Ridge Trail via Tower Trail (White Trail) 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 17 min of walking

2. view to west–Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 58 min of walking

3. Massaemett Mountain & Waterthrush Trail via Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 17 min of walking

4. Pocumtuck Mountain via South Catamount Road 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 154 min of walking

5. Hen Hawk Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 275 min of walking

6. Bailey Rd to Beldingville Rd Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 19 min of walking

7. Upper Greenfield Reservoir 7 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 57 min of walking

8. Trap Rock Ledge–Blueberry, 4 sights 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 115 min of walking

9. Pocumtuck Rock & County Road 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 46 min of walking

10. County Road & Vernal Pool 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 124 min of walking

11. Vernal Pool 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 97 min of walking

12. Orchard View–Beaver Brook Trail, 3 sights 10 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 120 min of walking